Historic Happenings Blog

Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 20 – Hunterdon County image: Old Tire Swing in Tewksbury by Jack Quinn A Champagne Preview opens the Tewksbury Historical Society's 28th Juried Art Show and Sale Friday, Oct. 11   The 28th Juried Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Tewksbury Historical Society, opens on Friday, Oct. 11, with a Champagne Preview, 5-6 PM, prior to the Reception and Show. This new feature of the evening allows potential buyers to view the artwork early while enjoying a special drink and food.  Those not interested in arriving early may attend the Reception and Show, 6-8 PM., as in the past. Activities will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Building, 15 Miller St., Oldwick. Champagne Preview tickets are $​75 with advanced reservations only. Reception tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. All tickets permit returning to the show during the week as of...

Saturday, August 31 – Hunterdon County TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDING 25 th  ANNUAL FLEA MARKET ON AUGUST 31 st     The Tewksbury Historical Society will hold its 25 th  annual Flea Market on Saturday, August 31 st   from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Johnson Family/Cedar Lane Farm field on County Route 517, Oldwick, one-half mile north of Homestead Road. The entrance to the site is north of Homestead Road on Route 517.  The rain date is Sunday, September 1 st , field conditions permitting.    All vendor spaces have been sold out since July 12th with there being 113 vendors in attendance at this year’s market. The Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company will be serving breakfast and lunch for sale to raise funds for their organization. The Society will also have its own booth of treasures to sell from smalls to furniture and more. Admission to the Flea Market is $ 2 PER CAR, collected at the exit. Early birds can again gain entry f...

Friday-Saturday, July 26-27 – Hunterdon County TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOLD FURNITURE TAG SALE IN OLDWICK        The Tewksbury Historical Society will be holding a furniture tag sale on Friday, July 26 from 1 to 5 pm and Saturday, July 27 from 9 am to 3 pm, rain or shine, inside at its Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street in Oldwick.         The society has received lots of quality items that we will be selling including a glass top round table & 4 chairs, set 6 oak chairs, antique drop leaf tables, 1880-90 copper lined dry sink, misc. individual chairs, 1940’s baby bassinet, and high-chair, several desks, bookcases, nightstands, plant stands, many pieces of original artwork, multiple floor lamps, and lots of smalls.         Please come to support the society. For more information call 908-832-6734 or  email  tewksburyhistory@earthlink.ne...

Saturday, May 11 – Hunterdon County TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOLD TAG SALE       The Tewksbury Historical Society will be holding a  Tag Sale  on Saturday, May 11 from 8 am to 3 pm, rain or shine, as the sale will be inside at our Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street in Oldwick.       The society has received lots of quality items that it will be selling including antiques, china, retro table w/ 4 chairs, glass top round table w/ 6 chairs, rectangular glass top table, set 6 oak chairs, antique drop leaf tables, antique wheelchair, pair swivel bar chairs, antique baby carriage, wicker baby bassinet, desks, nightstands, many pieces of original artwork, floor lamps, antique cranberry tabletop lamp, china, dishes, glass sets, household items, sterling silver pieces, candle holders, many silver plate items and so much more.       Please come to support the society. For more information call 9...